Fort C.F. Smith
Historical Site
Defenses of Washington
1861-1865
Fort C.F. Smith
Just to the north are the remains of Fort C.F. Smith. A lunette built early in 1863 to command the high ground north of Spout Run and protect the flank of the Arlington Line. It had a perimeter of 368 yards and emplacements for 22 guns.
Marker is on 24th Street North, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
